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MTSU Sidelines

MTSU James E. Walker Library sits at the heart of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

What is MTSU doing to help disabled students in an inaccessible state?

Zavian Hailey, Contributing writer January 15, 2025
A look at MTSU's accessibility efforts after the state was assigned a nearly failing grade from the Tennessee Disability Coalition in 2024.
The square in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is covered in snow on Jan. 17, 2024. (Photo Destiny Mizell)

MTSU closed Friday due to inclement weather

Alyssa Williams, Editor-in-chief January 9, 2025
MTSU officials announced that the university will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10, due to winter storms.
Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

‘Sidelines’ 2024: A year in review

Bailey Brantingham, Managing editor December 15, 2024
A collective list of the most important Sidelines stories to come out of 2024.
MTSU celebrates 114th academic year with graduation ceremony at Murphy Center

MTSU celebrates 114th academic year with graduation ceremony at Murphy Center

Noah McLane and Hannah Carley December 15, 2024
MTSU hosted the annual fall semester commencement ceremonies with speeches from alumni Peggy Chabrian and Byron Smith.
Sidelines year-end survey reveals best and worst of 2024

Sidelines year-end survey reveals best and worst of 2024

Shauna Reynolds, Features editor December 14, 2024
Sidelines staff opinions on the best, worst and most surprising moments of 2024.
MTSU soccer looks to build on 2024 success with early look into 2025 

MTSU soccer looks to build on 2024 success with early look into 2025 

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter December 14, 2024
Blue Raider women's soccer reflects on the past season and prepares for 2025.
Brandon Buckner takes a moment to pray before kickoff, 9-7-2024.

Sidelines rewind 2024: The best photos from MTSU football

Brett Walker, Sports editor December 13, 2024
Look back on the MTSU Blue Raiders football season with the best Sidelines photos.
Pre-game before MTSU vs Belmont, 12-7-2024. (Photo by Jacob Burgess)

MTSU basketball swept in mid-state clash with Belmont

Jacob Burgess December 7, 2024

Feature Photo by Jacob Burgess Story by Jacob Burgess NASHVILLE, Tenn - Middle Tennessee State University played a basketball double header against Belmont University with the Bruins winning the...

Jacob Johnson rocks the rim against Rhodes College, 12-4-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

Middle Tennessee men’s basketball wins first of four in-state games of the year

Jacob Burgess December 5, 2024

Feature Photo by Caitlyn Hajek Story by Jacob Burgess Middle Tennessee State University men’s basketball won against in-state opponent, Rhodes College on Wednesday with a final score of 103-55....

Students fling axes at MTSU's Rage and Relax on Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by Victoria Stone)

MTSU students destress and decompress at Rage and Relax

Victoria Stone December 4, 2024

Featured photo by Victoria Stone Story by Victoria Stone Things get hectic during finals season. On Monday, Dec. 2, students headed to the Student Union ballroom for Rage and Relax, hosted...

Marchers chant for biweekly pay as one student, Levi Dandridge holds up a sign that says “Biweekly Pay or I Freeze.” (Photo by Maia O'Brien)

Campus workers met by faculty while marching on campus for bi-weekly pay

Noah McLane, Kameron Scott, and Maia O'Brien December 4, 2024
MTSU campus workers marched for bi-weekly pay on Dec. 3.
Sila Developments plan for what the hotel on MTSU's campus will look like. (Photo courtesy of Sila Developments)

MTSU in negotiations with Sila Development to bring a hotel to campus 

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter December 4, 2024
MTSU leadership wants to bring a $26 million hotel and family-friendly sports bar to campus by fall 2027. 
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